The "I have a dream" foundation (IHDF) expands educational opportunities for children living in under-resourced communities by empowering them to achieve higher education and providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to gain entry to and succeed in college and beyond. We have learned a tremendous amout over the last 43 years. First, getting our students to college is critical but not enough. Second, we must embrace innovative ways of motivating and encouraging K-12 Dreamers as they prepare for College.Building on these insights, we have developed the following programs: (1) A postsecondary support program; and (2) a college savings account (CSA) Program. Both Programs are designed to encourage Dreamers, Families, communities and businesses to invest Directly into the success of our dreamers so that our students are equipped to not only start but complete college.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$462K
+14.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+80.6% YoY
About I Have a Dream Foundation
Based on IRS filings
I Have a Dream Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $462K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,361,156 | $3,458,390 | $3,608,291 |
| Revenue | $4,231,942 | $4,241,764 | $3,475,384 |
| Expenses | $5,004,456 | $4,529,557 | $3,609,766 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30,966 | $235,429 | $99,818 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include I Have a Dream - New Jersey ($152,500), I Have a Dream - Atlanta ($75,000), I Have a Dream - Miami ($67,080).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Have a Dream - Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Great Expectations | $75,000 |
| I Have a Dream - Boulder Boulder, CO | Great Expectations | $9,014 |
| I Have a Dream - Dallas Dallas, TX | Great Expectations | $38,865 |
| I Have a Dream - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Great Expectations | $58,573 |
| I Have a Dream - Miami Sunny Isles, FL | Great Expectations | $67,080 |
| I Have a Dream - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Great Expectations | $60,679 |
| I Have a Dream - New Jersey Newark, NJ | Inspire the Dream | $152,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Hackney | President & CEO | 40 | $215,537 |
| LORI CANOVA | INTERIM CEO | — | $184,202 |
| NADIRA SAUNDERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | — | $148,797 |
| RICHARD RIVERA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | — | $159,021 |
| DANNY MORRIS | Director of National Programs | — | $115,466 |
| Ronald Terwilliger | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Fornasiero | Director | 2 | — |
| Lianne Friedland | Director | 2 | — |
| Vince Ballard | Director | 2 | — |
| Gregory F Back | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew J Berg | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Mariama Grimes | Director | 2 | — |
| Steven Shaw | Director | 2 | — |
| Warren Eisenberg | Director | 2 | — |
| Rory Greiss | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Jeffrey R Gural | Director | 2 | — |
| A William Stein | Director | 2 | — |
| Llewellyn P Haden Jr | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeremiah Lucey | Director | 2 | — |
| Barry Mandel | Director | 2 | — |
| Fenton Joseph | Director | 2 | — |
| Danilo Rodriguez | Director | 2 | — |
| Richard Saltzman | Chairman | 10 | — |
| Eugena Oh | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Harlan Stone | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Stephanie Trump | Director | 2 | — |
| S Steven Yang MD | Director | 2 | — |
| Jonas Severe | Director | 2 | — |
| Mansi Mehan | Director | 2 | — |
| Peter Patch | Director | 2 | — |
| Helen Lang Suskin | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Barrett | Director | 2 | — |
| Selene Oh | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Have a Dream Foundation?
I Have a Dream Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is I Have a Dream Foundation?
As of 2024, I Have a Dream Foundation holds $3.4M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $462K in 2024.
Where does I Have a Dream Foundation operate?
I Have a Dream Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, New Jersey, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does I Have a Dream Foundation award?
In 2024, I Have a Dream Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $462K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is I Have a Dream Foundation's EIN?
I Have a Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3355315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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